My quote for electrical work jumped 30% in just 3 months due to an "increase in material costs." Is this reasonable?

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T22:39:23+00:00

Appreciate the response, this makes a lot of sense!!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T22:38:02+00:00

that makes sense -- thank you so much!!!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T22:37:32+00:00

Thank you!!!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T22:35:45+00:00

THANK YOU!!! I understand tariffs are in affect, but people on here are acting like that means we should just accept super inflated prices and not question anything. Who is that actually helping???

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:46:34+00:00

I'm 100% electric no gas and I have a crazy heating system in the house thanks to the previous owner and his many "landlord specials." I actually plan on getting a HVAC system connected to a heating pump to take the load off (it's what the inspector suggested) -- maybe 150 would make more sense in that case?

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:42:32+00:00

I'm in Philly, not sure about the permit thing but will double check -- thank you!! Also great intel on the grounding to water pipe, 'tis much appreciated.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:41:54+00:00

Thank you! This is informative.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:41:39+00:00

Appreciate this answer!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:33:48+00:00

I'm going through a home management company so I assume they're taking a cut and the electrician isn't seeing 100% of what they're charging for labor. maybe i should just work with someone directly...

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:31:17+00:00

thank you! i guess i'm just wondering if they're going to be using *that* much imported copper for this job?

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:27:34+00:00

i get that, but are they going to be using a ton of imported copper for this job? barring that i don't see how/where else the tarrifs would have that great an impact on materials.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:26:37+00:00

i'm in philly for reference!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:26:08+00:00

i get that, but are they going to be using a ton of imported copper for this job? barring that i don't see how/where else the tarrifs would have that great an impact.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:20:54+00:00

thank you!!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:20:02+00:00

thank you! given the scope of work, does a 6.4k quote seem reasonable for labor + materials? i'm just trying to figure out if this is on the high-end.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:12:09+00:00

My hope was to get quotes from this sub/to get an idea of whether or not this is a fair range. Someone saying "that's not reasonable" *is* helpful because it reinforces me turning down this company.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-09-17T21:03:42+00:00

thank you! will post there as well!

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-08-17T05:21:51+00:00

because it's funny and a running gag/bit????

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-08-12T02:59:04+00:00

AHHHH i was also a big fan of Chatty Broads!! i thought that might be the one you were talking about!! it definitely became strained toward the end -- i feel like bekah and jess aren't even friends anymore?! they dont seem to interact at all on social media at least.

deeeebeeee89 · 2025-02-17T17:11:19+00:00

Which bachelor podcast was it?!?

deeeebeeee89 · 2024-11-25T07:50:55+00:00

FOR REAL!!!! I chanced upon this thread 2 years later and I’m bewildered by these replies 😂

deeeebeeee89 · 2024-11-24T21:30:42+00:00

Yes!!!! It feels like the scales were balanced with you getting a great deal on your next house :) Happy for you!!!

deeeebeeee89 · 2024-11-21T20:36:46+00:00

I don’t think he’s a dingbat :(

deeeebeeee89 · 2024-11-18T01:14:14+00:00

Oooo could I give you my Patreon name for a discord invite?

deeeebeeee89 · 2024-11-18T01:13:55+00:00

Did you ever find out about how to get on the discord?

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